Latin Present Positive Imperatives

Choose the correct verb for, "Eagle, grab that alligator!"

• cape

• capite

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct noun for, "Eagle, grab that alligator!"

• aquila

• aquilae

Answer explanation

When talking directly to a singular 1st declension word, the ending will be "a."

Choose the correct verb for, "Foxes, listen!"

• audī

• audīte

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct verb for, "Peacock, show your tail!"

• ostende

• ostendite

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct verb for, "Turtles, run!"

• curre

• currite

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct verb for, "duck, stand!"

• stā

• stāte

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct verb for, "cows, eat!"

• comede

• comedite

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct verb for, "pig, come!"

• venī

• venīte

Answer explanation

Singular imperatives end in ā, ē, e, or ī. Plural commands end in -te.

Choose the correct noun for, "pig, come!"

• porce

• porcī

Answer explanation

When talking directly to a 2nd declension word ending in -us in the nominative, the ending will be an e. Also, 2nd declension plural nominative and vocative is -ī.

Choose the correct noun for, "Salvius, listen!"

• Salvī

• Salve

Answer explanation

When talking directly to a 2nd declension word ending in -ius in the nominative, the -us ending drops off.